Minister tells state shuttlers to give their best
KOTA KINABALU: Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Frankie Poon has urged the state’s young shuttlers to prove their class at the Celcom Axiata National Under-21 Badminton Championship (2nd leg) here next week.
He hoped that the state shuttlers would be encouraged and give their utmost best in order to make Sabah proud.
Frankie said this when receiving a courtesy call from Sabah Badminton Association (SBA) led by president Janih Bangud on Thursday.
In a statement issued to the press yesterday, Frankie was also briefed on the association’s development programme, achievements and future plans.
Frankie was very impressed with SBA’sgoodplanningandachievements before going on acknowledging the association for their hard work in taking the opportunity to organise the prestigious national under-21 championships.
He also hoped that badminton entthusiasts would come and support the state shuttlers while at the same time watch the potential future stars from among the participants.
For the record, 165 entries including from the national back-up squad have been received for the five-day championships, which will be the last tournament under the current national badminton calendar.
Hosts Sabah are sending 61 shuttlers with notable names such as Arena Satu Amin leading the state challenge.
The championships will contest singles and doubles events for men and women as well as the mixed doubles.